A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9391792 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 105237567 epoch_slot_no: 88767 block_no: 9391615 slot_leader_id: 9242090 size: 12280 time: 2023-10-08 22:24:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9966ca91c6cc917cd98b681f4b607e343f2ab4b2266eb4a2329491c8d5c559eaBlock Operator
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